Tina L. Brower-Thomas, PhD
Cell 571-243-4925 Howard University Interdisciplinary Science Building
Email: Tina.browerthomas@Howard.edu 2201 Georgia Avenue NW Suite 221C
TinalBThomas@gmail.com Washington, District of Columbia 20059
Education:
New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY
Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences
Ph.D. Materials Chemistry, Research Advisor: Professor Abraham Ulman
New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY,
Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences
M.S. Chemistry, Research Advisors: Professors Kalle Levon and Abraham Ulman
Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S. Chemistry
Analytical and Scientific Expertise: Chemical vapor deposition, molecular self-assembly, 2D materials, Auger
electron spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, electron microscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared
spectroscopy, scanning probe microscopy, x-ray diffraction, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
Patent:
Virus as a Scaffold for Hierarchical Self-assembly of Functional Nanoscale Devices, Patent 8019555,
September 13, 2011.
Professional Experience:
Thrust Lead, Quantum Ecosystems March 17, 2025
Co-Design Center for Quantum Advantage
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Joint Appointee March 17, 2025
Scientist, Howard University March 17, 2025
Graduate School
Overview: Support the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) and Brookhaven National
Laboratory’s (BNL) quantum strategic communications and quantum information science and
technology (QIST) research program. Key Responsibilities: Support the development and implementation of
BNL’s QIST cross-disciplinary communications strategy and approach. Act as a conductor of information to bring
together QIST scientists across all directorates at BNL and Howard University. Serve as a technical point of
contact. Aid in the implementation of C2QA’s robust outreach, education, and workforce development strategy.
Represent BNL as a subject matter expert to build new domestic and international strategic alliances in areas that
are currently being explored by BNL and C2QA domestically and internationally.
Visiting Faculty Summer 2022
Brookhaven National Laboratory Spring 2023
Fall 2023
Summer 2024
Scientist/Joint Appointee Brookhaven National Laboratory 3/2025-present
Research Assistant Professor/WOC 7/2018-3/2024
Howard University Graduate School
Harvard Associate 1/2017-present
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Science
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Professional Experience Continued:
Materials Research Investigator
Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage
9/2020-present
Overview: Develop and implement new approaches for the advancement of the role of 2Dimensional Materials in
quantum information science technology. Volunteer postdoc community coordinator and work force development
board.
Diversity and Inclusion Director
Materials Thrust Investigator
Center for Quantum Networks
9/2020-9/2022
Overview: Led the development, implementation, management, and assessment of strategic plans for diversity
and inclusion across the NSF-funded Center for Quantum Networks (CQN), a multi-institutional collaboration
that includes the University of Arizona, MIT, Harvard, Yale, Northern Arizona University, University of
Massachusetts Amherst, Howard University, University of Oregon, Brigham Young University, and the
University of Chicago. Key Responsibilities: Directed Center-wide diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at
exceeding national engineering benchmarks for the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty, staff, postdoctoral
researchers, and students. Influenced strategic budget decisions and resource allocation in alignment with
diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals. Collaborated regularly with the Center Director, research thrust leads,
industry partners, key stakeholders, and workforce development personnel to align DEI efforts with research and
education priorities. Designed and delivered strategic training sessions on inclusive practices, unconscious bias,
and culturally responsive engagement. Developed inclusive curricula and provided DEI-focused input into Center
communications, outreach, and community engagement strategies. Led efforts in assessment design and
knowledge dissemination to measure program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement. Participated as
an active member of the Center’s executive board to integrate DEI goals into all levels of planning and
governance. Impact: Elevated diversity and inclusion outcomes across a nationally recognized quantum research
center. Strengthened institutional partnerships and industry collaboration through inclusive workforce
development strategies. Contributed to building a more equitable research and innovation ecosystem in quantum
science and engineering.
CoPI, Howard University
Executive Director, Howard University
Center for Integrated Quantum Materials
3/2018-3/2025
3/2017-3/2025
Overview: Served as the primary manager for Howard University’s annual allocation ($400K–$750K/year) to a
multi-institutional research center, advancing the Center’s scientific, educational, and workforce development
mission. Collaborated closely with university leadership and partner institutions to ensure strategic alignment and
operational success. Key Responsibilities: Managed Howard University’s contribution to the Center, ensuring
alignment with evolving research priorities and institutional goals. Coordinated with the Office of Sponsored
Research (pre- and post-award) and the College of Engineering Dean to ensure effective financial and
administrative oversight. Administered subcontracts to partner institutions, including Gallaudet University and
Prince George’s Community College. Led a cross-disciplinary team of seven Howard faculty to shape and execute
research aligned with Center objectives. Oversaw seven internal subgrants, managing procurement, travel,
summer salary distribution, and the hiring of students and postdoctoral fellows. Supervised payroll and
onboarding for academic-year undergraduate research interns. Organized and hosted an interdisciplinary Center
retreat, resulting in increased collaboration and co-authored publications across institutions. Developed and
implemented Center activities that contributed to the successful admission of five Howard students into the
Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Ph.D. program. Impact: Strengthened inter
institutional research collaborations. Enhanced research management infrastructure at Howard University.
Facilitated significant student advancement and representation in top-tier graduate programs. Garnered an increase
in yearly allocation 2018. Managed three collaborative research projects.
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Professional Experience Continued:
Educational Director
Center for Integrated Quantum Materials (CIQM)
10/2013-3/2025
Overview: Managed education, outreach, and workforce development programs with an annual budget of
$400K–$600K for the NSF-funded Center for Integrated Quantum Materials (CIQM). Oversaw cross-institutional
programming and partnerships to support the Center’s mission of advancing diversity, scientific collaboration, and
STEM education. Key Responsibilities: Directed education and outreach activities across Center research
institutions Harvard University, Howard University, MIT, The Museum of Science Boston, and Center’s College
Network in Boston (Bunker Hill Community College, Olin College, Mt. Holyoke, and Wellesley College) and
Washington, DC (Gallaudet University and Prince George’s Community College). Led initiatives to increase
participation of underrepresented groups in STEM fields and foster scientific collaborations between Harvard,
Howard University, and MIT. Developed and implemented professional development programming for Center
affiliated postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates, aligning with CIQM’s scientific and
educational goals. Oversaw student recruitment and retention efforts in STEM disciplines, including mentorship,
summer and academic year programming and targeted outreach. Coordinated research and educational
collaborations between CIQM universities and college network institutions. Developed CIQM-related curriculum
and educational demonstrations for widespread distribution and public engagement Co-Designed and coordinated
internal Center assessment activities to evaluate program effectiveness and impact. Promoted Center community
building through events, online engagement, and communications initiatives. Managed CIQM branding through
media development, outreach materials, and public engagement strategies. Organized and led public outreach
activities in both the Washington, DC and Boston areas. Authored proposals that secured four supplemental
funding awards to expand Center research and education initiatives. Presented education, outreach, and workforce
development accomplishments at NSF site visits. Transitioned CIQM educational and community programs to a
virtual environment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Member of Center executive board. Impact:
Strengthened multi-institutional partnerships and collaboration. Expanded access to quantum science education
for underrepresented groups. Elevated the Center’s national visibility through effective branding and community
outreach. Enabled continuity and innovation in programming during the COVID-19 pandemic. 90% of CIQM
students remained engaged in STEM in graduate programs, industry and academia.
Assistant Director for the Integration of Research and Education
9/2009-1/2013
Howard University Program for the Expansion of Research and Education in Nanotechnology (HUPEREN)
Howard University, Washington, DC
Overview: Reported to the David and Lucille Packard Professor of Material Sciences and College of Engineering
Dean. Collaborated with research faculty within the HUPEREN initiative to modernize STEM curricula by
translating advanced research findings into hands-on, laboratory-based learning experiences for both
undergraduate and graduate programs. Key Responsibilities: Partnered with faculty to integrate cutting-edge
research into modern laboratory courses, enhancing STEM education in chemistry, chemical engineering, and
materials science. Designed and developed educational modules focused on nanoscience and nanotechnology to
support curriculum modernization. Integrated research-based content into nanomaterials courses within the
Department of Chemical Engineering, aligning course materials with current advancements in the field.
Contributed to the enhancement of STEM learning outcomes and student engagement through the incorporation of
real-world research into classroom instruction. Impact: Strengthened the connection between research and
education in STEM fields. Enhanced the relevance and rigor of science and engineering curricula at Howard
University. Supported the preparation of students for careers in advanced materials and nanotechnology.
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Professional Experience Continued:
Senior Research Associate
CREST Center for Nanomaterial Characterization Science and Processing Technology
Howard University, Washington, DC
2/2007- 7/2009
Pursued a broad range of research interest that utilize molecular self-assembly and advance techniques in
surface analytical chemistry. Specific interest included the investigation of the biocidal properties of silver
nanoparticles; methods to improve adhesion of biological systems to surfaces; methods to control the
nanoscale etching of silver silicon nanocomposites.
Senior Engineer/Scientist, Schafer Corporation, Arlington, VA
Department of Homeland Security/S&T/HSARPA/CBRNE
Security Clearance-Secret
11/2004- 05//2006
Overview: Served as the lead Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contractor supporting three
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts and a multi-award program with a multimillion-dollar
budget. Provided technical and programmatic expertise to government program managers overseeing advanced
chemical detection technologies and testing programs. Key Responsibilities: Led technical oversight and analysis
for three SBIR contracts and a broader program involving three awardees, ensuring alignment with DHS mission
objectives and effective use of government resources. Supported two program managers as part of a three-member
SETA team, contributing expertise across three SBIRs, three chemical detection system programs, and one testing
and evaluation initiative. Analyzed both current and emerging chemical detection system technologies to guide
programmatic decision-making. Provided technical and programmatic direction to contract awardees to ensure
high-value outcomes for the government. Advised program managers on the selection and integration of
innovative technologies in support of DHS operational goals. Reviewed technical proposals to assess innovation
relevance and feasibility in meeting program requirements. Co-authored and successfully delivered a critical
down-select briefing to the Assistant Deputy Director and Deputy Director of the office, resulting in strategic
program advancement. Impact: Enhanced DHS decision-making through expert evaluation of emerging
technologies. Strengthened program outcomes through technical guidance and rigorous performance assessments.
Contributed to the successful advancement of national security technologies in chemical detection.
Senior Engineer/Scientist, Schafer Corporation, Arlington, VA,
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) –Lead SETA
11/2004- 05//2006
Overview: Provided technical and programmatic support to DARPA/SPO in the development of programs
focused on biological detection and the design of bio-agent trigger systems. Contributed subject matter expertise
to guide strategic planning, system evaluation, and program execution. Key Responsibilities: Supported program
development efforts related to biological detection technologies and the design of bio-agent trigger mechanisms.
Prepared and delivered technical briefings, including a down-select presentation to the Office Director, to inform
high-level decision-making. Oversaw the testing and evaluation of biological detection systems to ensure
performance aligned with program goals and mission requirements. Advised the program manager on
technological advancements and historical context relevant to bio-detection strategies and solutions. Planned and
coordinated program kickoff meetings and quarterly technical reviews to support communication, oversight, and
milestone tracking. Impact: Advanced DARPA’s strategic initiatives in biological threat detection. Strengthened
program planning and decision-making through expert analysis and briefing materials. Supported mission-critical
innovation by aligning emerging technologies with defense and national security objectives.
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Professional Experience Continued:
NRC Postdoctoral Research Associate, Surface, and Microanalysis Sciences Division
04/2002- 08/2004
Center for Biomolecular Science and Engineering – Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC
Overview: Served as a technical liaison between biomolecular scientists and architecture/design teams in a
pioneering, multi-disciplinary program to develop a first-generation virus-based molecular electronic device. The
project aimed to create ultra-dense circuits with potential defense applications in revolutionary warfighting
sensors and information systems. Key Responsibilities: Bridged communication between biomolecular and
design/architecture teams to ensure alignment of biological capabilities with electronic design goals.
Conceptualized and implemented wet lab procedures leveraging the unique properties of the cowpea mosaic virus
to support the design objective of one bit per virus, achieving a theoretical storage density of 1 petabit/cm²—
approximately 10⁶ times denser than CMOS technology of the era. Formulated and prepared nanoscale test
structures for scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) characterization. Developed chemical and biological
protocols to attach molecular circuit elements to genetically engineered, gold-functionalized viruses. Verified
successful molecular attachments using advanced spectroscopic techniques. Designed methods for self-assembly
and surface immobilization of virus particles for integration into device architectures. Utilized atomic force
microscopy (AFM) to image individual viruses and two-dimensional assemblies. Employed soft lithography and
surface potential microscopy to characterize molecular wires and device functionality. Impact: Contributed to one
of the earliest efforts to integrate biomolecular materials into functional electronic systems. Advanced novel bio
nano fabrication methods with potential for defense and high-performance computing applications.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowpea_mosaic_virus
Graduate Research Assistant, New York University,
Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY
09/1998-02/2002
Engineered multilayers of molecular wires using coordination chemistry for application in molecular scale
electronic devices such as molecular recognition based chemical sensors. Prepared substrates by thermal
evaporation of metals onto various surfaces. Prepared organic thin films on Au (111) substrates by molecular
self-assembly. Synthesized oligio (phenylene ethylene) dithiols and characterized them by NMR and FTIR.
Characterized thin films by ER-FTIR, XPS, SPR, and SPM. Supervised two undergraduate students.
Performed research internationally and domestically including: Angewandte Physikalische Chemie,
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität, Heidelberg, Germany (Professor M. Grunze) Max-Planck Institut für
Polymerforschung Research, Mainz, Germany (Professor Wolfgang Knoll) Wayne State University, Detroit,
MI (Professor Gang-yu Liu) University of Texas, Austin, TX (Professor A.J. Bard)
Graduate Research Assistant, New York University,
Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY
09/1996-02/1998
Synthesized and characterized a variety of conducting polymers to support fundamental research.
Manipulated and analyzed structural features of conductive polymers to ascertain effects on conductivity.
Developed chemical dopant methods and utilized UV spectroscopy to follow Pi-Pi transitions as a function
of dopant concentration. Employed UV to examine band shifts associated with polymer conductivity.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Howard University
Department of Chemistry Washington, DC
06/1994-08/1995
Assisted in the development of environmentally friendly methods for the synthesis of polydimethylsiloxane.
Synthesized cyclic carbonates from epoxides via reaction with carbon dioxide. Functionalized
polydimethylsiloxanes through hydrosilation. Determined molecular weight of siloxane polymers via vapor
phase osmometry and NMR.
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Funding PI/Director Co-PI Agency/
Years Title Amount
Saikat Guha,
University of
Maryland College
Park, Matt
Einchenfield,
University of Arizona,
Dirk Englund, MIT,
Marko Loncar,
Harvard
Tina Brower-
Thomas
NSF
2020-2025
Renewed
2025-2030
Center for Quantum
Networks
$26,000,000.00
Years 2020-2025
$26,000,000.00
Renewal
2025-2030
Howard
$1,000,000.00
Tina Brower-
Thomas
Kenneth Evans-
Lutterodt
Brookhaven
National Labs
DOD
current
DURIP-Growing
Perfect Diamond
Thin Films for
Electronic and
Quantum
Computing
Equipment
$1,500,000.00
Tina Brower-
Thomas
Kenneth Evans-
Lutterodt
Brookhaven
National Labs
DOD
current
X-ray Diffraction
2D Materials
Beam Time
2020-2024
Robert Westervelt,
Harvard University
Tina Brower-
Thomas
NSF
2021-March
2025
CIQM-Supplement
Minority Serving
Institute Research
$285,000.00
Andrew Houck,
Princeton, Nathalie de
Leon, Princeton,
Brookhaven
National Labs
Tina Brower-
Thomas, Sonya
Smith
DOE
2020-2025
current
Renewable
2025-2030
Co Design Center
for Quantum
Advantage
$25,000,000.00
Anticipated
Howard
$2,000,000.00
Sameresh Guchhait,
Howard University
Tina Brower-
Thomas, Kim
Michelle Lewis,
Misra Prabhakar
NSF
2019-2023
Acquisition of a
Physical Property
Measurement
System to Study
Quantum, Magnetic
and Functional
Materials and
Devices
Equipment
$329,735.00
Robert Westervelt,
Harvard University
Tina Brower-
Thomas
NSF
2018-2025
CIQM-Supplement
Academic Year
Internship
$118,770.00
Robert Westervelt,
Harvard University
Tina Brower-
Thomas
NSF
2021-2025
CIQM-Supplement
Summer School
$72,000.00
Robert Westervelt,
Harvard University
Ray Ashoori, MIT
Carol Lynn Alpert,
MOSB, Tina
Brower-Thomas
NSF
2013-2025
Center for
Integrated Quantum
Materials
$43,780,528.00
Howard
$5,000,000.00
Total Associated Project Funding $123,086,033.00
Total Funding to Howard 2013 to Date $10,114,735.00
Tina Brower-Thomas curriculum vitae/Page 7 of 14
Publications:
(1) Group (II) B elements for the Hierarchal Growth of 4,4’-Dimercaptobiphnyl Layers, T.L. Brower
Thomas, In Preparation.
(2) Preventing Native Oxide Formation in Niobium Thin Films Through Platinum Encapsulation,Ananya
Chattaraj, Tharanga Nanyakkara, Aswin Kumar Anbalagan, Xiao Tong, Andrew L. Walter, Tina Brower
Tjp,as Mingzhao Liu, Vacuum, Submitted.
(3) Accelerating Progress Towards Practical Quantum Advantage: A National Science Foundation Project
Scoping Workshop P. Alsing, P. Battle, J. C. Bienfang, T. Borders, T. Brower-Thomas et al, March 21,
(4) Achieving a Quantum Smart Workforce Clarice D Aiello et al,Quantum Sci. Technol. 6 (2021) 030501
(5) Key Concepts for Future Quantum Information Science Learners,
https://qis-learners.research.illinois.edu, May 13, 2020.
(6) Heterointerface Effects in the Electrointercalation of Van der Waals Heterostructures, D.K. Bediako,
M. Rezaee, S.Y.F. Zhao, T. Taniguchi, K. Watanabe, T.L. Brower-Thomas and P. Kim, Nature, June 20,
2018, Vol 558, 425-429.
(7) Photocurrent in Bismuth Junctions with Graphene, T.E. Huber, T. Brower, S.D. Johnson, J.H. Belk, J.H.
Hunt, Cond-mat.met., September 15, 2017, rXiv:1709.05408.
(8) Graphene-based Metasurfaces for Multimode Tunable Terahertz Modulators, T.A. Searles, M. Rezaee,
A. Shams-Ansari, E. Strickland, T. Brower-Thomas, G. Harris, R. Yahiaoui, Conference on Lasers and
Electro-Optics, OSA Technical Digest (online) Optical Society of America, 2017, paper JW2A.105. DOI:
10.1364/CLEO_AT.2017.JW2A.105.
(9) Imaging of Quantum Materials, F. von Cube, E. Kalfon-Cohen, Y. Ivry, A. Knöller, T. Webb, D. Huang, J.
Hoffman, T. Brower-Thomas, D.C. Bell, Microscopy and Microanalysis, September 2015 Vol. 21, 1325-1326.
(10) Fabrication of Bismuth Telluride Wire Thermoelectric Devices, T. E. Huber, S. Johnson, K.A. Shirvani,
Q. Barclif, T. L. Brower , A. Nikolaeva and L. Konopko, Proceedings, 3rd International Conference on
Nanotechnologies and Biomedical Engineering, September 23-26, 2015, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
(11) Photoresponse in Arrays of Thermoelectric Nanowire Junctions”, T. E. Huber, R. Scott, S. Johnson, T. L.
Brower, J. H. Belk, and J. H. Hunt, Applied Physics Letters, August 2013, Vol.103, Issue 4, 041114-1-4
(12) SPR Studies of the Adsorption of Silver/Bovine Serum Albumin Nanoparticles (Ag/BSANPs) onto the
Model Biological Substrates C. Bhan, T. L. Brower, and D. Raghavan, Journal of Colloid and Interface
Science, July 2013, Vol. 402, 40-49.
(13) Chemical Etching of Nanocomposite Metal-Semiconductor Films Monitored by Raman Spectroscopy
and Surface Probe Microscopy, Perry, C.C.; Brower, T.L.; Zhang, C; Waddell, E.; Bates, C.W., Jr.; Mitchell
J. W., Proc. of SPIE, March 2008 Vol. 6891 689116-7.
(14) An Engineered Virus as a Scaffold for Three-Dimensional Self-assembly on the Nanoscale Blum,A.S.;
Soto, C. M.; Wilson, C.D.; Brower, T.L.; Pollack, S.K.; Schull, T.L.; Chatterji, A.; Lin, T.; Johnson, J.E.;
Amsinck, C.; Franzon, P.; Shashidhar, R.; Ratna, B.R., Small, July 2005 1(7): 702-706.
(15) Mixed Self-assembled Multilayer of 4,4’-dimercaptobiphenyl and 1,8-Ocatanedithiol, Brower, T. L.;
Cook, M.; Ulman, A., Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Oct 2003 107 (42): 11721-11725.
(16) Self-Assembled Multilayers of 4,4’-Dimercaptobiphenyl Formed by Cu (II) Oxidation, T.L. Brower, Liu,
G.- Y.; Yan, C.; Golzhauser, A.; Grunze, M., Langmuir, July 13, 2002, 18, 6207-6216.
Presentations and Invited Talks:
1) T.L. Brower-Thomas, “A Little Chemistry for Quantum in Three Dimensions” World Quantum Day
University of Rhode Island, Department of Physics, April 11, 2025
2) T.L. Brower-Thomas, “Quantum in Three Dimension”, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Colloquium, Purdue University, April 03,2025
3) T.L. Brower-Thomas, “How an Interest in Pi-systems Led to a Career in Quantum and Quantum in
Three Dimensions”, Center for Quantum Information Science Seminar, New York University, November
30, 2023
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Presentations and Invited Talks Continued:
4) T.L. Brower-Thomas, “How an Interest in Pi-systems Led to a Career in Quantum and Quantum in
Three Dimensions”, The Salzberg Chemistry Seminar, City College of New York, November 20, 2023.
5) T.L. Brower-Thomas, “Quantumazing”, Museum of Science Boston, February 11-12, 2023, (keynote)
6) T.L. Brower-Thomas “Research Opportunities for Howard University and National Security
Agency”, Howard University, September 24, 2021, (by Invitation)
7) T.L. Brower-Thomas “Building Community in NSF Centers” Broadening Participation: NSF, MPS
Workshop for New Investigators, Virtual, November 9, 2020 (by Invitation)
8) T.L. Brower-Thomas “Center for Integrated Quantum Materials Education and Outreach
Execution”, NSF Science and Technology Center Site Visit, May 6, 2020
9) T. L. Brower -Thomas, “New York University 9th Annual Women in STEM Summit, Reflecting on our
Past, Transforming Our Future” New York University Tandon School of Engineering, March 5, 2020,
Keynote Speaker and Awardee.
10) T.L. Brower-Thomas, Stephanie Hurst, “Center for Quantum Networks Diversity and Culture of
Inclusion” National Science Foundation Science Engineering Research Center, Site Visit Panel,
University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, October 28, 2019
11) T.L. Brower-Thomas, “Building Community in NSF Centers” Broadening Participation Workshop for
New Investigators, National Science Foundation, Alexandria, VA, September 9, 2019, (by Invitation)
12) T.L. Brower-Thomas, “Marine Corps Systems Command 9th Annual MCSC Quantico Summer
STEM Camp”, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, June 27, 2019, https://www.whs.mil/News/News
Display/Article/1901558/mcsc-stem-camp-fosters-comradery-creativity-among-teens/ (keynote)
13) T. L. Brower-Thomas, “Center for Integrated Quantum Materials Education and Outreach
Execution”, National Science Foundation, Science and Technology Center Site Visit, MIT, Cambridge,
MA, May 8, 2019.
14) T. L. Brower-Thomas, “Center for Integrated Quantum Materials Education and Outreach
Execution”, NSF Science and Technology Center Site Visit, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA,
May 8, 2018.
15) T.L. Brower-Thomas, “Take Your Child to Work Day”, Missile Defense Agency, Fort Belvoir, VA,
April 26, 2018. (keynote)
16) T. L. Brower-Thomas “Decoration of Graphene Grown Using Hot Filament Chemical Deposition”,
American Physical Society Conference, Las Angeles, CA, March 8, 2018.
17) T.L. Brower-Thomas, “Graphene-based Metasurfaces for Multimode Tunable Terahertz
Modulators”, Conference on Laser Electro-Optics, San Jose, CA, May 14-19, 2017.
18) T. L. Brower-Thomas, “Center for Integrated Quantum Materials Education and Outreach
Execution”, NSF Science and Technology Center Renewal presentation, Harvard University, Cambridge,
MA, May 10, 2017.
19) T. L. Brower-Thomas, “Decoration of Graphene with Transition Metals”, Harvard University Material
Science and Devices Seminar, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, December 1, 2016
20) T. L. Brower-Thomas, “Center for Integrated Quantum Materials Education and Outreach
Execution”, Tina L Brower, Carol Lynn Alpert, National Science Foundation Science and Technology
Center Site Visit Panel, Howard University, Washington, DC, April 19, 2016
21) T. L. Brower-Thomas, “Center for Integrated Quantum Materials Education and Outreach
Execution”, Tina L Brower, Kathryn Hollar, National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center
Site Visit Panel, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, April 2, 2015
22) T. L. Brower-Thomas “Photoresponse and Light Trapping in Nanowire Array-Graphene Interfaces”
T . E. Huber, R. Scott, S. Johnson, Q. Barclift, T. L. Brower, J. H. Hunt and J. H. Belk. The American
Physical Society, March 15, 2015.
23) Tina L Brower, Kathryn Hollar, “Center for Integrated Quantum Materials Education and Outreach
Plans and Execution”, National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center, Site Visit Panel,
Washington, DC May 4, 2014.
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Presentations and Invited Talks Continued:
24) T.L. Brower, “Using Allotropes of Carbon to Teach Nanoscale Imaging and Analysis Techniques”,
Engineering Science 111, Harvard University, April 2014.
25) T.L. Brower, G. L. Harris, C. Taylor, R.D. Vispute, and C. M. Hosten, “Hot Filament Chemical Vapor
Deposition as a Method of Growth of Uniform Thin Films of Graphene”, International Conference on
Nanoscience and Technology, ChinaNano2013, Beijing China, September 2013.
26) T.L. Brower, Briana James, “Cyclic Voltammetry of Self-Assembled Hg (II) Generated 4,4’
Dimercaptobiphenyl Multilayers, Pittsburg Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 2013.
27) Tina L Brower, Kathryn Hollar, Carol Lynn Alpert, “Proposal Center for Integrated Quantum
Materials Education and Outreach”, NSF Science and Technology Center Site Visit Panel, Harvard
University, Cambridge, MA, February 6, 2013.
28) T. L. Brower, G. L. Harris, C. Taylor, R.D. Vispute and C. M. Hosten, “Hot Filament Chemical Vapor
Deposition as a Method of Growth of Uniform Thin Films of Graphene, Tohoku-Harvard Joint
Workshop. New Directions in Materials for Nanoelectronics, Spintronics and Photonics 10th RIEC
International Workshop on Spintronics, Tohoku University, Sendai Japan, January 2013. (by invitation)
29) T. L. Brower, “Mixed Multilayers of Aromatic and Aliphatic Dithiols”, NOBCChE, Washington,
District of Columbia, September 2012.
30) T.L. Brower-Thomas, “Bottom-Up Approaches to Nanotechnology”, Chemistry Department, Louisiana
State University, Baton Rouge, LA, May 2012. (by invitation)
31) T. L. Brower “Utilizing Research to Integrate Nanoscience into the Chemistry Curriculum”,
Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Richmond Virginia, October 2011.
32) Samanthi Thabrew De Silva, Tina L Brower-Thomas, Jayne C. Garno, Zorabel, LeJeune, Jing-jiang, Yu,
“Nanofabrication of Self-Assembled Monolayers Using Automated Scanning Probe Lithography”,
Society for Applied Spectroscopy Poster Session, Pittcon, Orlando, Florida, February 2010.
33) Brower, T.L., Zhang, C., “Methods to Control the Nanoscale Etching of Silver Silicon Nanocomposites
for Surface Modification and Application in Detection Systems”, ACS National Meeting, Washington,
District of Columbia, August 2009.
34) Perry, C., Brower, T.L.; Zhang, C.; Waddell, E.; Bates, C.W., Jr.; Mitchell J.W., “Chemical Etching of
Nanocomposite Metal-Semiconductor Films Monitored by Raman Spectroscopy and Surface Probe
Microscopy”, SPIE Photonics West, San Jose, CA, January 2008.
35) Brower, T.L.; Garno, J. C.; Ulman, A.; Liu, G.-Y.; Yan, C.; Golzhauser, A.; Grunze, “Self-Assembled
Multilayers of 4,4′-Dimercaptobiphenyl Formed by Cu(II)-Catalyzed Oxidation”, Southwest
Regional Meeting, Lubbock, TX. November, 2007.
36) Blum, A.S., et al “Self- Brower, T. L.; Garno, J. C.; Ulman, A.; Liu, G.-Y.; Yan, C.; Golzhauser, A.;
Grunze, “Self-Assembled Multilayers of 4,4′-Dimercaptobiphenyl Formed by Cu(II)-Catalyzed
Oxidation”, Howard University Nanotechnology symposium, Washington, DC, November 2007.
37) Assembly of Molecular Circuits on a Nanoscale Virus Scaffold”, 3rd Conference on Foundations of
Nanoscience, Self-Assembled Architectures and Devices, Snowbird, Utah, April 2006.
38) T.L, Brower, “Synthesis and Characterization of Self-Assembled Multilayers of 4,4′
Dimercaptobiphenyl”, Center for Biomolecular Science and Engineering, The Naval Research
Laboratory, Washington, District of Columbia, February 2002. (by Invitation)
39) T.L., Brower, “An American Student’s Experience in Germany: From the Scientific and Social
Perspective”, Biofunctional Systems and Polymers at Interfaces, 4th Annual University and Industry
Workshop, Munich Germany, June 2001. (by Invitation)
40) AFM as a Tool for the Visualization of Surface Morphology in the Layer-by-Layer Study of Self
Assembled T. L. Brower; Garno, J.C.; Liu, G.-Y.; A. Ulman, “Multilayers of Aromatic Dithiols”, Third
Annual Neutron Scattering University-Industry Workshop, Structure of Neutrons in Nanocomposite
Materials and Neutron Applications, Taejon, Korea, February 2000.
41) Brower, T.L.; Ulman, A.; Yan, C.; Gölzhäuser, A.; Grunze, M.; “Kinetic Study of the Formation of
Multilayers of DMBP”, Combined University of Twente and Max-Planck Institut für Polymerforschung
Conference on Advances in Surface Chemistry Research, Mainz, Germany, October 1998. (by Invitation)
Tina Brower-Thomas curriculum vitae/Page 10 of 14
Conference Chair:- 2019 National Science Foundation Nanoscale Science and Engineering Grantees Conference, Progress in
Foundational Nanotechnology and Infrastructure, Dec 9-10, 2019, Alexandria, VA, Conference Cochair, MC
and session moderator, Artificial Intelligence and nanoscale simulations and design, Nanomachines,
Conference Organizer, http://www.nseresearch.org/2019/program.htm. - 2018 National Science Foundation Nanoscale Science and Engineering Grantees Conference, Progress in
Foundational Nanotechnology and Infrastructure, December 6-7, 2018, Alexandria, VA- conference Cochair,
MC and session moderator, Quantum Information Science and Technology, Co-Chair
http://www.nseresearch.org/2018/program.html
Panelist and Invited Conference Symposium Participant: - American Physical Society, Conferences for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities “Science
Communication” Speaker, New York University CU*iP, New York University, January 25, 2025 - Quantum Information Science Career Fair, “Celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and
Technology, Ready Yourself for a Super Position” Plenary Moderator, Virtual January 22, 20235 - National HBCU Week Conference “Unleashing Quantum Information Science at Your
HBCU/HBCC” Panelist, Philadelphia, PA September 18, 2024 - American Association for the Advancement of Science “Broadening Participation in Science Discovery and
Innovation by U.S. Department of Energy” Denver Colorado, Panelist, February 17, 2024. - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Workshop “Developing DOE Research Programs” Panelist,
November 16, 2023. - National Quantum Information Science Career Fair, Panelist, Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in
the QIS Workforce, Virtual September 13, 2023. - Faculty Outreach for Quantum-Interested Universities (FOQUS), Faculty Interested in Accessing QIS
Research Quantum Literacy panel, Brookhaven National Laboratory, June 26-29, 2023. - Quantum Information Science Career Fair, co-organizer, undergraduate panel, Virtual, September 14, 2022
- “Imagine Quantum: Discover your Pathway into the Second Quantum Revolution” Panelist, University of
Arizona, June 30, 2022. - Accelerating Progress Towards Practical Quantum Advantage: A National Science Foundation Project
Scoping Workshop, The Ohio State University, June of 2022. - Inside Quantum Technology “Building a Quantum Workforce” Panel, May 11, 2022
- This Academic Life, Podcast, July 7, 2021.
- Defense Acquisition University, Think Differently Series: “How Do We Get the Workforce Quantum Ready”
Speaker, June 17, 2021. - Co-Design for Quantum Advantage, career panel organizer and moderator September 22, 2021.
- Keynote. Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) Roundtable webinar on The Impact of
Industry 4.0 on Academia, Industry, and Society, October 9, 2020. - IBM Research, “How to Build A Quantum Workforce Panel, July 30, 2020.
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=how+to+build+a+quantum+workforce+panel&ie=U
TF-8&oe=UTF-8 - “Video YouTube “Locked out of the Lab” Museum of Science Boston.
- “Key Concepts for Future Quantum Information Science Learners” Meeting, Invited by the Interagency
Working Group, Workforce, Industry and Infrastructure, National Science Technology, Subcommittee on
Quantum Information Science, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Department of the United States
government, Executive Office of the President, Virtual Meeting, March 20, 23 and 26th 2020.
https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/announcements/051820.jsp - Kavli Futured Symposium: “Achieving a Quantum Smart Workforce”, University of California Luskin
Conference Center, Los Angeles, CA, November, 4th-5th, 2019.
Tina Brower-Thomas curriculum vitae/Page 11 of 14
Panelist and Invited Conference Symposium Participant Continued:
- Podcast, Stories from the National Nanotechnology Initiative 15 Year Special Addition, “Increasing
STEM Awareness: Conversation with Tina Brower-Thomas”, July 22, 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G1T7UGNo58 - Panelist, “WE STEM: Hidden Figures No More”, The PowHERful Foundation Enrichment Conference
Series, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC, April 28, 2018. - Panelist- Moderator Dr. Shirley Malcom “A Seat at the Table: Integrating MSIs into the STCs” Tina L
Brower-Thomas, Maribel Vazquez, Judi Brown-Clarke, Patty Ordonez and Lizanne DeStefano NSF Science
and Technology Directors Meeting, Arlington, VA, August 30, 2017
Professional Mentoring:
Number of
Mentees Service Mentee Name Home Institution Major Year
Highest Terminal
Degree
Current Position
1
NNIN REU Briana James University of Virginia Materials Science
and Biology
Summer
2012
NIH Postdoctoral
Fellow
2 NNIN REU Ayobami Adeleke Delaware State
University
Chemistry Summer
2013
UG, Graduate
Unknown
3 NNIN REU Catherine Demons Clemson University Biology Summer
2015
PhD Graduate Georgia
Tech and Emory Senior
Scientist MESO Scale
Diagnostics
4 CIQM
Summer
School
Chinonye D. Tat-Ekeji Howard University Chemical
Engineering
2014 MSC Data Science
Data Scientist
Tripledot Studios
5 CIQM
Summer
School
Okechukwu Abana Howard University Chemical
Engineering
2015-2017 MBA
6 CIQM
Summer
School
Bekuechukwu Uzondu Howard University Chemical
Engineering
2015-
2018
MBA, Howard
Program Manager Dell
Technologies
7 CIQM
Summer
School
Michelle Cole Howard University Chemical
Engineering
2016-
2017
MS, ChE, Howard
Johnson and Johnson
8 CIQM
Summer
School
Marina Markous Howard University Chemical
Engineering
2017-2018 UG, Graduate
Micron Technology
9 CIQM
Summer
School
Atefeh Rahmani Gallaudet Chemistry 2018 Unknown
10 CIQM
Summer
School
Shawn Meepagala Howard University Chemical
Engineering
2018-
2020
UG, Graduate
Math and Economics
Research
11 CIQM
Summer
School
Adebayo
Oluwakanyinsola
Howard University Chemical
Engineering
2018-2019 MS Graduate
ME, Stanford
University
Microsoft
12 CIQM
Summer
School
Grace Aigbiremole Howard University Chemical
Engineering
2018-
2020
UG, Graduate
Engineer Cummins Inc.
13 CIQM
Summer
School
Andrew Scoon Howard University Chemical
Engineering
2018-
2019
UG, Graduate
Google
14 CIQM
Summer
School
Jyohnomson Dawadi Howard University Chemical
Engineering
2018 UG, Graduate Howard
MED
Unknown
Tina Brower-Thomas curriculum vitae/Page 12 of 14
Professional Mentoring Continued:
Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Faculty, Montgomery College, Takoma Park, MD 01/2009-12/2011
General Chemistry lecture
Introduction to Chemistry lecture and lab
Adjunct Faculty, Howard University, Washington, DC 01/2009-2014
Frontiers in nanoscience and nanotechnology (CHEG 417)
Nanomaterials (CHEG 430 undergraduate CHEG 610 graduate)
Instructor, Youth in Engineering and Sciences Center, NYU-polytechnic 06/1996-04/2000
Laboratory Safety
Instructor, Benjamin Banneker Academy High School, Brooklyn, NY 04/2000-06/2000
Regents exam prep for physical sciences and math
Senior Laboratory TA, New York University, 09/1996-04/2000
Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY
General Chemistry lab teaching assistant
Organic Chemistry lab teaching assistant
Number of
Mentees
Service Mentee Name Home Institution Major Year
Highest Terminal
Degree
Current Position
15 CIQM
Summer
School
Ashley Henriquez PGCC
University of
Maryland
Electrical
Engineering
2018
2022
UG, Graduate
EE, UMD College
Park
L3 Harris
16 CIQM
Summer
School
Atefeh Rahmani BHCC
UMass Dartmouth
Pre Engineering 2018
2020
Graduate
CS, UMass
Dartmouth
Software Developer
17 CIQM
Summer
School
Anjolaoluwa
Bamtefa
Howard
University
Chemical
Engineering
2019-
2021
PhD Student Harvard
SEAS
18 CIQM
Summer
School
Eunice Odusanya Howard University Chemical
Engineering
2019-
2020
Student
Howard College of
Medicine
19 CIQM
Graduate
Student
Mehdi Rezaee Howard University
Harvard
Electrical
Engineering
2016
2022
Phd, Graduate
Harvard, SEAS
Microsoft
20 CIQM
Postdoc
Sajedah Pourianejad Howard University
Harvard University
Material Science 2021-
2024
Postdoc
Harvard University
30 C2QA
Postdoc
Ananya
Chataraj
Howard University
Brookhaven National
Laboratory
Material
Science
2024
2025
Postdoc
Brookhaven National
Laboratory
31 C2QA
Graduate
Student
Sydnei Bullock Howard University Chemistry 2025- BS Chemistry
Tina Brower-Thomas curriculum vitae/Page 13 of 14
Awards and Fellowships:
Women in STEM Champion Achievement Award “For Cutting Edge Research Education and Outreach”
HU Advance It Mini-grant
NRC Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Naval Research Laboratory Washington, DC
NSF Foundation Fellow MRSEC Center for Polymers at Engineered Surfaces
NYU-Polytechnic School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY
General Electric Minority Fellowship
Arts and Sciences Dean Scholarship
Maryland State Senatorial Scholarship
Featured:
- A Partnership Forged in Diamond, December 2023
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1010467 - CIQM Quantum Explorers by Larry Klein (DMR 1231319) July 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTFacGm8gZE - SMOGO Productions Series “The Color of STEM” August 2023
https://vimeo.com/734046724
Professional Service:
Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee, DOE, https://tinyurl.com/y2txfzdv
NSF Review Panel 2019- present
NSF Ad hoc Review October 2020
QubitxQubit Board Member
STC Advisor Board Member
Professional Affiliations:
American Physical Society
American Chemical Society
Association for Women in Science
National Society of Black Physicist
Project STEM, Board Member
Service Affiliations:
2020
2012
2002–2004
1998-2002
1995-1997
1993
1990
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
Junior League of Washington
National Women’s Collaborative
Member, Polytechnic Alumni Association, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, International Board of Directors
Additional Experience:
US Patent and Trademark Office –Guest Lecturer Nanotechnology -September 2008
Lucent Global Science Scholars Program Regional Selection Panel -2003 and 2004
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ACT-SO Competition, Judge Physical Sciences,
New York Region-1998 and 1999
Tina Brower-Thomas curriculum vitae/Page 14 of 14
Professional Development (seminars, courses, meetings, and workshops attended):
Frontiers in Quantum Materials & Devices
Workshop
Tohoku-Harvard Joint Workshop, New
Directions in Materials for Nanoelectronics,
Spintronics and Photonics” 10th Annual
RIEC Workshop on Spintronics.
San Sebastian, Spain
University of the Basque Country
Tohoku University
Sendai, Japan
July 12-14, 2017 January15-16, 2013
Fifth Annual Focus Ion Bean User Group
Carnegie Institute of Washington,
Washington, DC
February 2012
Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) Howard University, June 8-11, 2011
Summer Institute Washington, DC
Quantitative X-ray Microanalysis of Bulk Lehigh University June 18-22, 2001
Specimens and Particles
References: Available upon request